Diane Twasnick Passes

Published: September 20, 2017 03:59 pm EDT

Longtime racing official Diane Twasnick passed away this morning (September 20) at Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, ON after a brief battle with cancer. She was 59.

Diane’s career as a Race Secretary and Charter spanned more than three decades at Elmira Raceway, Grand River Raceway and Hanover Raceway.

Diane had a deep affinity for harness racing, and its horses and people. Beyond her astute skills and knowledge, she had a glowing smile, bright personality and fabulous sense of humour.

Her family will hold a private ceremony. Details of a Celebration Of Life are forthcoming.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Diane Twasnick.

(with files from Grand River)

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